Explanation:

 ‘Office of Profit’ was frequently in news because of the controversy surrounding appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries in Delhi. The term office of profit has mentioned in the constitution but not defined in the Constitution. Article Articles 102 (1) and 191 (1) – which give effect to the concept of office of profit -- prescribe restrictions at the central and state level on lawmakers accepting government positions. Any violation attracts disqualification of MPs or MLAs. If any question arises as to whether a Member of Parliament has become subject to any of the disqualifications laid down in the Constitution, including the one whether he is holding an office of profit or not, the question is referred for the decision of the President and his decision is final. However, before giving any decision on any such question, the President is required to obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinions. It is important to note that in this matter the President does not act on the advice of his Council of Ministers.